Each month, we’ll provide a snippet of information about the Foundation, 'Foundation Moments', in a form that can be readily used by clubs and districts in their newsletters, web pages, social media pages etc.

Presented by PDG Peter Garnett and Rob Byrne, Senior Coordinator – Foundation Services, RI

What are District Designated Funds (DDF)?

‘DDF’ allows Rotary districts to set their own funding priorities.

After deducting 5% for admin costs, contributions that donors in a district make to the Annual Fund SHARE and Endowment Fund SHARE are shared equally between the district (as DDF) and the Foundation’s World Fund.

After being invested for three years, the district can use DDF in many ways, such as funding for District Grants and Global Grants, as well as support for PolioPlus and Disaster Response.

This formula makes The Rotary Foundation an integral part of Rotary in our communities.